Cocoon IT315003 Single Outdoor HD Wireless IP Camera Instruction Manual
Warranty Details
The product is guaranteed to be free from defects in workmanship and parts for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase. Defects that occur within this warranty period, under normal use and care, will be repaired, replaced or refunded at our discretion. The benefits conferred by this warranty are in addition to all rights and remedies in respect of the product that the consumer has under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and similar state and territory laws. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. If you experience any issues with this product, or it’s performance is not what you had expected, please contact us at Winplus before returning the item to the store. It is likely that we can resolve any problems for you via phone or email.
We can be reached on:
Phone: 1300 663 907 (Mon – Fri; 8:30am – 6:00pm EST)
Email: customercare@winplus.com.au
Web: www.winplus.com.au
Safety Instructions
Read this manual thoroughly before first use and keep it in a safe place for future reference, along with warranty card, purchase receipt and packaging. The safety precautions enclosed herein reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury when correctly adhered to. Follow all instructions and take notice of all warnings to reduce risk of fire or electric shock.
- Keep away from heat sources such as heaters and ovens.
- If the Single Outdoor HD Wireless IP Camera is not to be used for long periods of time, turn off and unplug AC Adaptor.
- Do ot use in dusty conditions.
- Do not drop or jar the Single Outdoor HD Wireless IP Camera. Dropping or rough use of the unit will cause damage.
- Do not place near strong magnets or strong electric currents.
- In the case of improper usage or if you have opened, altered and repaired the product yourself, all guarantees are void.
- The supplier does not accept responsibility for additional or consequential damage other than covered by legal product responsibility.
- The supplier is not responsible for the end use of this product including any improper use or when used for purposes that are not specified.
Online Content Notice
- Usage of COT Pro requires a Wi-Fi or 3G/4G connection to connect to your IP Camera.
- Remote usage of CMS Software requires an internet connection to connect to your IP Camera.
- Streaming video from the IP Camera will result in high data transfer.
- Transferring data through an internet, Wi-Fi, 3G or 4G connection will consume data allocated by your service provider.
- Excessive data transfer may result in exceeding your service provider’s allocated data transfer limit.
- Additional data costs may be incurred whilst using COT Pro and CMS software.
- Winplus is not responsible for any costs incurred through the use of COT Pro.
- Winplus is not responsible for any costs incurred through the use of CMS.
Product Overview
Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your Cocoon Single Outdoor HD Wireless IP Camera. This product is designed to integrate into your digital life and make viewing media a breeze. Please read and follow these instructions carefully. If you experience any difficulties setting up or using this product, please see back page for customer support contact details.
- IR LEDs
- IP Camera
- WiFi Antenna
- Mounting Plate
- Power Port
- Ethernet Port
- Reset Button
Instructions
Connection Methods
Wired LAN
This type of connection does not require the Wi-Fi antenna, and uses the Ethernet cable to directly connect to your router. Devices also connected to the router will be able to connect with the IP Camera.
Wireless LAN
Use the Wi-Fi antenna to connect wirelessly with your router. Devices also connected to the router will be able to connect with the IP Camera.
Internet
Using P2P technology, both the ‘Wired’ and ‘Wireless’ connection methods allow you to connect to your camera remotely, using a 3G, 4G or Wi-Fi network. For security, a ‘COT Pro’ account must be created and setup locally before remote viewing.
Hardware Installation
- Attaching the Antenna
- If you are intending to use the camera over a Wireless LAN, screw the Wi-Fi Antenna onto the connector located on the side of the IP Camera until the antenna nis firmly in place
Note – The antenna will have some connector thread remaining - Using the screw accessories provided, mount the Security Camera to your desired location. The cables can either be threaded through your mounting surface, or through the side of the mounting plate
- Connecting to Power
- Using the included power adaptor, connect one end to the Adaptor Port on the IP Camera, then connect the other end to a power outlet and switch on
Note – If connection is successful, the light will flash at the ethernet port - Connecting the Ethernet Cable
- Insert one end of the Ethernet cable into the IP Camera’s Ethernet port. Insert the other end of the cable into your router’s Ethernet port
Note – The Ethernet cable is not required after the camera’s Network Settings have been changed to WiFi - Mounting the Camera
- Determine a suitable location to mount the IP Camera. Ensure that the adaptor will have access to a power outlet. In some cases, an extension lead (not included) may be required
- If intending to conceal the IP Camera cables, first drill a 30mm diameter hole into the mounting surface
Note – Always ensure no live wires or potential hazards are on the inside of the mounting surface. Always check that you are satisfied with the Camera location and performance before permanently fixing. If unsure, always seek a professional to install the camera correctly
Instructions
COT Pro (Android & iOS App) Downloading COT Pro
- Using an Android device; install the ‘COT Pro’ app from the Google Play Store*
- Using an Apple device; install the ‘COT Pro’ app from iTunes App Store* Once the app has downloaded and completed installation, launch the app
Note – Data charges may apply if downloading via mobile connection, check with your mobile carrier for details. ALDI Stores & the supplier (Winplus) take no responsibility for data charges
Logging into your COT Pro Account
If this is your first time using COT Pro, you will need to create an account. Select ‘Register by email’ at the bottom of the COT Pro login screen and follow the steps to create a new account
Note – ‘Register by phone’ is currently not available in Australia. To log in to COT Pro, enter your email and password into the fields provided, then press Login’
Menu Button: Control your COT Pro app settings
(+) Add Device Button: Add a new device, either by using ‘Smart Wifi’ or ‘Manual’
Camera Image: Snapshot of your previous viewing session
Connection Indicator: When blue, your camera is connected
Modify Device Button: Allows your camera’s device name and password to be changed
Camera Settings: Control the camera’s local settings here
Lock/Unlock Button: If locked, the IP Camera is ‘armed’ and will notify your device of any motion detection using the alarm settings
Main Screen
Camera Settings
Camera Viewer
Adding a New Camera
Ethernet Setup
- While connected to your home Wi-Fi network, press the ‘+’ button on the COT Pro app home screen and then select ‘Manual’
- Enter the ID number located on the camera.
- Input a device name of your choice
- Enter the default password, 123. Then press ‘Save’
- Once paired successfully, your camera will now be shown in the ‘My Camera’ folder. To commence viewing the camera, simply press the image
Note: “Smart wifi”/“Wi-Fi Connect” is not compatible with this camera
Viewing your Camera
- From the ‘My Camera’ menu, ensure that the camera’s connection indicator is blue. Press the large camera image icon to launch the camera viewer
- After a link has been established, the camera feed will be shown in the window
- Press the ‘SD’ symbol to change between low, standard and high definitions
- Press the
symbol to launch into full screen landscape mode - Using two fingers, pinch or expand to zoom in and out of the camera feed
symbol to launch into full screen landscape modeTaking a Snapshot
While viewing your camera feed, press 
the button to take a snapshot. Quickly view past snapshots below the camera feed display.
Setting up Alarm Notifications
- From the ‘My Camera’ menu, press the
camera settings button - Press ‘Alarm Settings’ and ensure that ‘Motion Detection’ is turned on
- To receive alarm email notification, turn on ‘receive alarm message’
- Press back until you return to the ‘My Camera’ menu, and then ensure that the camera lock button is set to ‘locked’
camera settings buttonExiting the COT Pro App
COT Pro will continue monitoring the cameras by default. Using the “Exit” button will fully close the app
Resetting the Camera
To reset the IP Camera, press and hold the reset button until you hear the camera make a ‘click’ noise. To pair with your camera again, follow the steps on page 12: adding a new camera.
Note: Resetting may be required if your camera has been configured to a WiFi network that you no longer have access to
Main Screen
CMS (Windows Software)
Preview: View up to 64 cameras at one time
Playback: Allows you to search for previous recordings
Log: Check what events have occurred on each camera
Config: Configure the CMS Software video storage location and start-up options
Lock: To prevent changes to settings, active recordings and window views, use the lock
button. A password is required to unlock
Setup CMS on Windows:
- Insert the included CD ROM into a Windows computer or laptop
- Navigate to CMSSetup_1.0.0.13_34.exe and install
- Once installation is complete, right click on the CMSClient icon and select ‘Properties’
- In the ‘Compatibility’ tab, ensure that ‘Run this program as an administrator’ is ticked, then press ‘OK’
- Double click the CMS Client icon to start the program
CMS Client Login
- Option A: Local Login If you will be using the CMS software on the same network as the IP Camera, follow these steps to log in and view your camera
- Select ‘Local login’ from the login type dropdown box
- In the user field, enter: ‘admin’
- In the password field, enter: ‘00000000’ (8 zeros)
- Press ‘OK’
- If a new camera has been detected, ensure the password matches the camera (by default, the IP Camera password is ‘123’), then press ‘Add All’ to add the new device
Note: Local login does not support alarm recording. It is recommended to create a COT Pro account and login using ‘Remote Login’ - Option B: Remote Login Linking CMS with your COT Pro account allows you to log in from a remote location, or separate network. Follow these steps to log in and view your camera
- If you do not have a COT Pro account, follow the steps in the COT Pro section to create one
- Select ‘Remote login’ from the login type dropdown box
- In the user field, enter your COT Pro email account
- In the password field, enter your COT Pro password
- Press ‘OK’
- Cameras added to your COT Pro account can now be viewed
Viewing your Camera
- On the left side of the ‘Preview’ page, all of your camera devices will be listed. Right click on your camera and select ‘Start Monitoring’ from the menu
- To expand the viewing window, select the ‘1 Window’ button from the bottom menu. You can also select different viewing layouts using the ‘Select Window’ button
- To change the quality of the feed, right click on your camera feed window and select between ‘Smooth’, ‘Standard Definition’ and ‘High Definition’
Recording Video
- To commence recording, select the
button at the top right corner of the camera viewing window. The icon will change to a blue colour. - To stop recording, press the button again.
button at the top right corner of the camera viewing window. The icon will change to a blue colour.Note: If using more than one camera, right-click on ‘Device List’ and select ‘All Start Recording’ and ‘All Stop Recording’ to control the recording
Capturing an Image
To capture an image, select the button at the top right corner of the camera viewing window. The icon will change to a blue colour. A popup will indicate that the image has been saved.
Playback Menu 
To search through and playback recorded footage, follow these steps
- Select ‘Local record file’
- Select your camera device from the device menu
- Change the ‘begin’ and ‘end’ time to your desired search range, then press ‘Search’
- Your record files will be shown on the left. Double click a file to commence playback
Log Menu 
To check events that have occurred on each camera, follow these steps
- Select either ‘Alarm’ or ‘Operation’ from the log type
- Select either ‘All device’ or your specific device from device name
- Change the ‘begin’ and ‘end’ time to your desired search range, then press ‘Search’
- Your logged data is then listed below. To back-up the data as a .txt file, select ‘Backup’, then save the file to your desired location
Changing File Save Directory
- If saving to an external hard drive, insert the drive into your computer and note the directory.
- Select ‘Config’ from the main menu.
- Select ‘Browse’, and navigate to your desired save location. Press ‘OK’.
Note: By default, 1024MB will be reserved on your save location. All other available storage will be used for recorded footage. Maximum record time for each file is 60 minutes
Auto Start Settings
Within the ‘Config’ menu, change the ‘Auto start record when monitoring’ and ‘Connect all of device automatically’ options to ‘Open’ to activate these features
Alarm Trigger Settings
If connected to your COT Pro app, alarms can also be received by the CMS software
- Select ‘Config’ from the main menu
- Within the ‘Alarm trigger’ tab, change the ‘Pop video’ option to your desired time. This is the time that a video will be shown full screen if the alarm is activated
- Select the buzzer type for your desired sound
- Press ‘Save’
Adding a New Camera
If your camera is not automatically detected by CMS on start-up, follow these steps
- Ensure your computer has an active network connection
- On the preview screen, select the ‘+’ button
- Your camera should be shown on the list. To add, simply highlight your camera and press ‘OK’ If your camera is not shown, enter the unique ‘3C ID’ and ‘Device Password’ found on the outside of your IP Camera. Press ‘OK’ to add your camera
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